News Director

Forum Communications Company • Rapid City, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KNBN Newscenter1, the NBC station in Rapid City, SD, is seeking a News Director to supervise and coordinate the activities of the television news gathering staff. This award-winning station, part of the family-owned Forum Communications Company, produces over 16 hours of local news, weather, and sports content weekly. Located in the scenic Black Hills, Rapid City offers a vibrant community with abundant outdoor recreational opportunities. The News Director will be instrumental in building and leading a high-performing newsroom team, fostering a culture of excellence, and guiding the editorial strategy to deliver impactful local news.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communications or related field.
• Three to five years' experience in a broadcast setting.
• Must be computer proficient and have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve objectives.
• Able to make decisions and work closely with others under deadline pressure.
• Must have thorough knowledge of broadcast newsroom operations, budgets and journalistic standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to problem solve, make immediate decisions and provide leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong journalist and newsroom leader who enjoys both strategy and execution.
• Passionate about local news and community storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing newsroom team.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and journalistic excellence.
• Guide editorial strategy and help shape the stories that matter most to our audience.
• Manage daily news coverage and newsroom assignments.
• Help drive breaking news and special coverage efforts.
• Originate or approve ideas for news features.
• Assist with writing, editing, and content development.
• Read and edit news copy to ensure that slanderous, libelous, and profane statements are avoided or deleted.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Monitor broadcasts and digital content to maintain NewsCenter1's high standards.
• Monitor operations budget, crew scheduling and workflow.
• Supervise personnel including, work allocation, training and problem resolution.
• Evaluate performance and motivate staff to achieve peak performance.
• Confer with department heads to coordinate production activities.
• Maintain contact with outside news agencies, police and fire departments, and other news sources to obtain information regarding developing news items.
• Coordinate with broadcast partners in Fargo and Sioux Falls.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager